| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $50.47 | 10.330% | $55.6836 | $55.68 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.70 | 13.192% | $99.2694 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.40 | 13.188% | $37.8048 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.39 | 3.649% | $158.9872 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.38 | 3.130% | $114.8662 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.35 | 8.791% | $269.0945 | $269.09 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.92 | 7.738% | $254.1755 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.61 | $989.8812 | $989.88 | $989.90 | $990.00 | |